Hire vetted chefs in Surry Hills in minutes.
Surry Hills is the densest dining suburb in Sydney: Crown Street and Bourke Street run restaurants, wine bars and cafes end to end, and the small-bar trade means many two- and three-person kitchens that feel a missing cook badly. MyGig’s office is a short walk away in Haymarket, and we staff the strip from the Sydney pool, our deepest.
Chef shortages are structural, not seasonal: a bench of vetted casual chefs means one resignation no longer threatens your weekend covers. Typical requirements: trade qualification (cert iii commercial cookery) typical.
Post the shift in about 60 seconds and watch vetted chefs apply. MyGig is the Employer of Record: employment contracts, award-interpreted payroll with the clause cited, 12% superannuation, and workers compensation all sit with us. You get one invoice and one flat 15% service fee on wages and on-costs, with the full cost estimated before you book.
Founding client offer: we never charge the 15% fee on your first shift. See the offer →
What a casual chef costs is set by the award.
These are the award's published figures, not a MyGig quote. They apply nationally.
Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009)
Published adult casual rates start from $32.18/hr as at 1 July 2026, including the 25% casual loading. Higher classifications, penalties and allowances can apply on top.
What a chef does on shift.
- ✓Running a section through full service
- ✓Prep lists, ordering support and stock control
- ✓Plating to spec and pass consistency
- ✓Mentoring kitchen hands and cooks on shift
Verified before they arrive
Trade qualification (Cert III Commercial Cookery) typical - listed during vetting and visible on the worker profile before you confirm.
Good questions, straight answers.
What award covers casual chefs in Surry Hills?
Chef work in this industry is typically priced under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009). Published casual rates under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award start from $32.18/hr as at 1 July 2026, including the 25% casual loading. Penalties and allowances can apply on top depending on when and where the shift runs; the award page and the official Fair Work pay guide carry the detail.
Are the chefs vetted?
Yes. Every worker is vetted on 30+ data points before they can accept a shift, including identity, right to work and references, and role requirements such as trade qualification (cert iii commercial cookery) typical are verified and visible on the profile.
Does MyGig cover chef staffing in Surry Hills?
Yes. Surry Hills sits inside Sydney, MyGig's deepest market, and chef coverage across the Inner City is as strong as anywhere in the network. Post a shift or open the app to see real availability for your dates.
What does hiring chefs cost?
One flat 15% service fee on wages and on-costs, the same for every client and every chef shift, with the full cost estimated before you book. There are no placement fees and no volume tiers: the rate is published and identical everywhere MyGig operates.
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